Adult male lion
● VulnerableCarnivoreMammal
The lion is the second-largest cat species in the world and the only one where males and females look distinctly different. Native to sub-Saharan Africa and the Gir Forest of India, lions are uniquely social among big cats, living in groups called prides. They are apex predators that play a vital role in regulating prey populations across savanna ecosystems.
Average Length
2.5 m
Average Weight
190 kg
Lifespan
10-14 years
Top Speed
80 km/h
Quick Facts
01
Lions are the only cats that live in groups called prides.
02
A lion's roar can be heard from 8 km away.
03
Female lions do 85-90% of the hunting.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
SavannaGrasslandOpen Woodland
Regions
Sub-Saharan AfricaGir Forest India
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Crepuscular
Social Structure
Pride of 10-15 individuals
Gestation Period
110 days
Litter Size
3
Predators
Humans, Hyenas
